Atjeh’s foreign relations (1871-1873) (1871-1873) was an event in the history of Aceh recorded by Jongejan in Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu. After 1871, Atjeh established relations with foreign powers including Turkey (Turkije), France (Frankrijk), the United States (Amerika), and Italy (Italië).
Date and Context
The event is dated to 1871-1873.
Account
After 1871, Atjeh established relations with foreign powers including Turkey (Turkije), France (Frankrijk), the United States (Amerika), and Italy (Italië). When this became clear, the Dutch decided to intervene militarily.
Significance
The event is recorded by Jongejan as part of the broader historical narrative of Aceh and the Atjeh conflict period. It illustrates the complex interplay of local Atjehers politics, Dutch colonial administration, and the religious and military leadership that shaped the region’s history.
See Also
Source
Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu, by J. Jongejans, Oud-Resident van het Gewest Atjeh en Onderhoorigheden, with a foreword by Dr. H. Colijn (Baarn: Hollandia Drukkerij N.V., c. 1938), pp. 37.